More in the cross-post on the MRC's NewsBusters blog.
At the top of Monday’s NBC Today, co-host Matt Lauer hyped concerns that Donald Trump was “too quick to judge” about an explosion in New York City, despite accurately labeling it a bombing on Saturday. The anchor then wondered if Hillary Clinton was “too cautious” in her response. In the report that followed minutes later, correspondent Peter Alexander proclaimed: “Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump demonstrating very different strategies and styles on issues of national security.”
Alexander continued: “After the explosions, a sharp contrast in the candidates' responses....Donald Trump quick to react, even before New York City police had identified what happened....Hillary Clinton's initial response more measured.” A soundbite played of Trump telling supporters that “a bomb went off in New York,” followed by a clip of Clinton scolding: “I think it's always wiser to wait until you have information before making conclusions.”